Middle School Counselor

Hitchcock ISD - Middle School Counselor

JOB DETAILS

Region:

4

School District/Employer:

Hitchcock ISD

District Category/Employer:

,

Position:

Counselor,

Assignment Level:

Level Middle School Job Title:

Middle School Counselor

School:

Crosby Middle School

Campus Description:

HISD is a smallmunity located 15 miles north of Galveston and 40 miles south of downtown Houston. The Hitchcock Independent School District is located within Galveston County. It has four campuses in addition to Kids First Head Start. The enrollment is approximately 1,891 students in grades Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. This student population is 38% African American, 36.3% Hispanic, 21.2% White and 3.7% multiracial. There is an overall rate of 82.8% for Economically Disadvantaged.

Date Posted:

4/7/2026

Deadline:

Until Filled

Openings:

1

Commitment:

Full Time

Description/Notes:

Primary Purpose:

Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, andmunity to plan, implement, and evaluate aprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at school assigned. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population's students.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Education/Certification Master's degree in guidance counseling Valid Texas counseling certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development Excellent organizational,munication, and interpersonal skills Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Experience:

Three years teaching experience preferred Two years counseling experience preferred High school counseling experience highly preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Guidance 1. Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with district's guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs. 2. Assist teachers in the teaching of guidance-related curriculum. 3. Guide individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness. 4. Hold monthly meetings with the Senior and provide scholarship information. 5. Maintain records to document interactions, interventions, and decisions. 6. Provide grade level-middle school through postsecondary-transitional activities and graduation plans. 7. Process student schedules. Counseling 8. Conduct structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions in response to identified needs of individuals and groups of students. 9. Conduct and facilitate conferences with teachers, students, and parents, as needed. 10. Determine UIL eligibility for student athletes, and advise teachers and coaches of student eligibility every three weeks. 11. Process graduates' final transcripts, ensuring accuracy of grades, test scores, credits, signatures, and seal. 12. Facilitate registration of new students. 13. Receive and distribute all scholarship applications, assist students with preparation, and return to originator all requested documents. 14. Organize annual scholarship award program and college and career day. 15. Coordination of all testing including scheduling dates and registering students, verifying pre-coded labels and score sheets, and coordinating delivery and shipment with Curriculum Office. Consultation 16. Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students. 17. Work with school andmunity personnel to bring together resources for students. 18. On a monthly basis, maintain amunication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate. 19. Develop,municate, and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives ofmunity resources. 20. Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services. Assessment 21. Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program. 22. Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately andmunicate to school personnel, students, and their parents on a timely basis. 23. Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment. Program Management 24. Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program objectives. 25. Implement aprehensive and balanced program. 26. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities and make changes based on findings. 27. Educate the school staff, parents, andmunity about the guidance program through a public information program, i.e. Senior Night and mark on the district and school calendar. 28. Compile, maintain, and oversee the filing of all required physical andputerized reports, records, and other documents. Administration 29. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in guidance and counseling area. 30. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. 31. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors. 32. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents. 33. Meet monthly with Director of Curriculum and Instruction and other district counselors to re, plan, and revise counseling program. Professional 34. Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional, and responsible. 35. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Salary Range:

$68,783.00 - $87344.00